Job Details

Title:

Research Specialist - Social Sciences (Job ID #90808)

Department:

College of Medicine / Psychiatry

Category:

Academic Professional

Location:

Chicago

Close Date:

02/16/2018

Description:

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

Duties:

Research:

• Collaborates with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulates and conducts research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyzes and evaluates research results.
• Replicates, refines and adds new research approaches based on project needs. Tests, customizes and implements new methods and procedures.
• Develops and writes advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitors project developments on an ongoing basis. Proposes and implements changes as needed.

Communication:

• Contributes material, prepare results and assists in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assists principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Staff Management:

• Guides, trains and advises lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

1) Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.
2) A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
3) Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.